Argent Financial Group (Argent) is a leading, independent, fiduciary-based wealth management firm. Responsible for more than $65 billion in client assets, Argent provides individuals, families, businesses and institutions with a broad range of wealth management services, including trusts and estate planning, custody and escrow, investment management, retirement plan consulting and administration, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), funeral and cemetery trusts, charitable organization administration, oil and gas (mineral) management and other unique financial services. Headquartered in Ruston, Louisiana, Argent was formed in 1990 and traces its roots back to 1930.